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Everest 1953 : the epic story of the first ascent

Conefrey, Mick2012
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Mick Conefrey tells the real story of Everest 1953, revealing that what has gone down in history as a supremely well-planned attempt was in fact beset by crises - both on and off the mountain. To succeed, team leader Colonel John Hunt and his team had to draw on unimaginable skill and determination, as well as sheer British ingenuity.
Imprint:
Oxford : Oneworld, 2012.
Collation:
xiv, 322 p., [8] p. of plates : ill. (some col.), maps, ports. (some col.) ; 25 cm.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:
9781851689460 (hbk)
Language:
English
BRN:
1102422
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